Spring Law Clerkship

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Spring Law Clerkship
Clerks will gain exposure to a broad range of civil liberties and civil rights issues and the opportunity to improve legal writing and research skills. Will work closely with the civil rights attorney in conducting legal research, writing legal memoranda, and drafting correspondence to government agencies, businesses, and other public entities in response to documented complaints of civil liberties and civil rights violations. Will assist the civil rights attorney in the development of cases for litigation, and production of legal writings: draft arguments, memos, complaints, and discovery materials. Become familiar with administrative regulations and agency protocols, while developing a practical understanding of civil rights law. Assist in documenting incidents of religious discrimination by counseling and interviewing complainants regarding their incidents. Research laws and policies on employment, student conduct, and immigration procedures, as well as criminal offenses and other areas as seen fit, and draft legal memoranda. Assist in maintaining the civil rights case management system. Update databases containing information about abuses reported. Drafting correspondence to government agencies, businesses, and other public entities in response to documented complaints of civil liberties and civil rights violations. Assist in developing cases for litigation; drafting arguments, memos, and complaints; and gathering and evaluating discovery materials. For those proficient in foreign languages primarily spoken by Muslim individuals (Arabic, Urdu, Farsi, Spanish), participate in translating for complainants in communications with the legal department or during legal proceedings, and translating documents for clients.

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